the marriage songs is mostly related to the selection of groom and the girl's wishes regarding it. The songs which are sung at the time of wedding ceremony are known as 'Charlai' and these songs depict that the relatives of the bride and groom seek the blessings from the God. Festivity Songs Chambyals celebrate many fairs and festivals with great pump and show. They sing many songs which are usually accompanied by folk dances. Major folk songs are - 'Sukart and Ghanihar', 'Kunjadi Malhar' during Minjar Mela, 'Ainchali' on Nuala, songs related to Baisakhi at the time of 'Basoa' and 'Kunjadi' songs of the rainy season are sung during Patroru festival. Love Songs These songs are of Shrinagar rasa. Mostly the feelings of separation, hard life of Gaddis, their social bindings and the tales of sacrifice, unsuccessful love etc. are depicted through these songs. Famous Love songs are, 'Kunju and Chanchlo', 'Phulmu and Ranjhu', 'Raja Gaddan' and 'Bhunku Gaddi' that are very popular among the city and the state. Notes References Negi, Baldev Singh (2012), Single Line Administration and Tribal Development in Himachal Pradesh, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, . Rana, Kulwant Singh, Negi, Baldev Singh (2012), Changing Cropping Pattern in the Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh: with special reference to Pangi Valley, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, . Negi, Baldev Singh (2012), Village Studies in Northern India: a case study of Devikothi, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, Further reading Hutchinson, J. & J. PH Vogel (1933). History of the Panjab Hill States, Vol. I. 1st edition: Govt. Printing, Pujab, Lahore, 1933. Reprint 2000. Department of Language and Culture, Himachal Pradesh. Chapter IV Chamba State, pp. 268–339. Negi, Baldev Singh (2012), Single Line Administration and Tribal Development in Himachal Pradesh, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany,. Rana, Kulwant Singh, Negi, Baldev Singh (2012), Changing Cropping Pattern in the Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh: with special reference to Pangi Valley, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany,. Negi, Baldev Singh (2012, Village Studies in Northern India: a case study of Devikothi, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, Ulrich Friebel, Trekking in Himachal Pradesh, NaturFreunde-Verlag Stuttgart 2001, External links Chamba district website 920 establishments Cities and towns in Chamba district 10th-century establishments in India